ST. PETERSBURG, FL – AUGUST 23: Pitcher Pat Neshek #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on August 23, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics and former Twins relief pitcher Pat Neshek said that his newborn son has died.

The right-hander posted on his Twitter account late Wednesday night, Oct. 3, that he and his wife lost their first child 23 hours after his birth “with no explanation.” He asked for prayers, and words of support began flooding Twitter.

Neshek took a flight home to Florida to be at the birth of Gehrig John Neshek on Tuesday.

Neshek is a graduate of Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park.

“Our hearts go out to Pat and Stephanee, and we share in their sorrow of losing their young son,” the A’s said. “The entire A’s organization will keep the Neshek family in our prayers and thoughts, as they try to come to grips with this tragic occurrence in their lives.”

Earlier in the day, the A’s swept the Texas Rangers to capture an improbable American League West title. Neshek had been away from the club for the final two games.

Neshek, 32, acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in early August for cash considerations, was 2-1 for the A’s with a 1.37 earned-run average in 24 appearances and 19 2/3 innings.

With the Twins from 2006 through 2010, Neshek had an 11-6 record with a 3.05 ERA and no saves. He spent the 2011 season with the San Diego Padres.

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